The Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act 2017 (the “2017 Act”) came into force on 26 February 2018. This briefing looks at the impact of the 2017 Act on third-party rights in Scotland, in particular from the perspective of our investment funds practice.
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Burness Paull is known globally as the go-to Scottish law firm.
The ambitions of our clients go far beyond our home jurisdictions of Scotland and the wider UK, and we support them wherever they do business around the world.
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10/11/2025
This guide is aimed at businesses who are looking to expand or invest into the UK.
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M&A Deal Insight Report
18/11/2025
Our annual M&A deal insight report, offering comprehensive analysis and insight into key market trends and evolving deal dynamics, based on what we have experienced over a 12 month period.
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From pitches to platforms: Harnessing IP & technology in a summer of sport
13/05/2026
We invite you to join us for our annual IP & technology conference, taking place at the Social Hub in Glasgow on Wednesday 13th May.
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Welcome to Burness Paull.
We are a full-service, independent Scottish law firm focused on employing and working with the best people to deliver a consistently high-quality service to clients.
Clients want the very best legal advice, and they get it from us. But they also want that advice delivered by people with their feet on the ground who understand the context in which their recommendations are being applied.
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Proudly based in Scotland, we work with leading organisations across the UK and internationally.
Clients tell us they appreciate the breadth of our legal expertise, the depth of our talent and, crucially, the down-to-earth personality of our people.
It is our single most important point of difference – a human and high-performing culture that permeates all that we do.
Delivering real change for our clients, people and communities
The desire to constantly seek opportunities to improve the client experience and always find a ‘better way’ is deeply embedded in the DNA of Burness Paull.
Its roots lie in the energy and curiosity of our people and, as we’ve grown, we’ve supported that spirit with an enabling structure and process.
Responsible business lies at the heart of our decision-making.
We believe that this, coupled with the human and high-performing partnerships we create with each other and our clients, is fundamental to our near and long-term success.
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Responsible Business Report 2025: Charting progress and positive change
12/03/2026
Read our annual responsible business report, setting out some of our highlights, areas of progress and areas where we look to improve.
We believe you’re not a tiny cog in a giant machine.
At the heart of our firm are a talented group of individuals. Whether you’re a lawyer or a business services professional, we need more individuals who share what we believe in to help us take the next step.
We are always looking for people with different stories who share our ambition. We want people to be who they are, not who they think we want them to be.
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If so, and you’re seeking colleagues who are high-achieving but human too, then you’ll be right at home here at Burness Paull.
We offer a range of law programmes, including work experience for high school students, summer placements for university students, and legal traineeships for law graduates looking to kickstart their career.
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The right attitude and a healthy dose of ambition are essential for anyone looking to join us.
Just as important is personality. We’re looking for people who are attracted to our hard-working, team culture with a willingness to learn and develop.
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